Senior Surveyor - Open Pit
We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Murchison Operations on a permanent 8‐days‐on, 6‐days‐off roster. The role is key to driving accurate, efficient open‐pit surveying and supporting safe, profitable mining.
About the Role
As the Senior Open Pit Surveyor, you will oversee all open‐pit survey functions, ensuring accurate measurement, data integrity and timely delivery of survey services to operations and planning teams. You'll lead junior surveyors, manage survey control networks, and ensure all survey work meets statutory and company standards. You'll collaborate closely with mining, geology and technical teams to support production, compliance and project development across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and develop the site's surface survey control network and survey databases.
* Deliver high‐quality pit surveys, including pickups, dig block set‐outs, stockpile updates and design control.
* Provide accurate and timely mine model updates, survey plans and end‐of‐month reporting.
* Implement and monitor pit designs, responding promptly to deviations or compliance issues.
* Lead drone survey activities, including setup, processing and data management.
* Maintain survey equipment and ensure all work aligns with the Mine Survey Code of Practice and WHS legislation.
* Manage and mentor junior surveyors, supporting professional development and quality assurance.
* Liaise with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient and safe survey execution.
About You – Essential
* 5+ years' experience as a Mine Surveyor, ideally with strong open‐pit exposure.
* Strong technical capability across survey control, data validation and problem‐solving.
* High computer literacy with surveying software and modelling tools.
* Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
* Tertiary qualification in Surveying.
* Current C‐Class WA Driver's Licence.
* National Police Clearance.
About You – Desirable
* Experience with Leica / Trimble survey equipment and drone technology.
* Remote Pilot Licence (RePL).
* Authorised Mine Surveyor Certificate (Grade 1/2) or ability to obtain it.
Benefits
* A permanent full‐time position at a successful gold producer.
* Performance‐based bonus.
* Group salary continuous insurance.
* Health and wellness allowance.
* Health insurance discount.
* Family and medical leave policies, including IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
* Referral bonus.
* 5 years pro‐rata long‐service leave.
* Salary sacrifice options.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free confidential counselling, wellbeing services and financial advice.
* Additional benefits listed on the Work180 website.
Company Values & EEO Statement
Westgold is driven by core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is a strength. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds—including First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religious and diverse abilities—and encourage you to apply.
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